Certified Nursing Assistant, CNA

1 week ago

Wausau, WI, United States North Central Health Care Full time
The Certified Nursing Assistant Opportunity:

Under the supervision of a Licensed Nurse, the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides high-quality, person-centered care to residents of Mount View Care Center. The CNA supports residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), monitors and reports changes in condition, contributes to maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment, and promotes resident dignity, independence, and choice. This role serves as a key member of the interdisciplinary care team and ensures a respectful, homelike atmosphere for all individuals in the nursing home.

Compensation and Benefits:

  • The starting pay range for this role is $19.16 - $20.86 plus $1.00 shift differential for all PM and NOC shifts, based on education and experience.
  • We have full-time and part-time shifts available.
  • Full-time and part-time positions open. Shifts are 6:00am-2:30pm, 2:00pm – 10:30pm or 10pm-6:30am
  • PTO, paid holidays, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, on-site bistro and cafeteria, pharmacy, newly updated facility, life insurance, accident insurance, hospital insurance, employee assistance program, and more.
  • As a full-time employee of NCHC, you would be eligible for the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS). The WRS is a hybrid defined benefit plan. It contains elements of both a 401(k) or defined contribution plan and a defined benefit plan. Participating staff contribute 6.95% and NCHC will match this at 100% each pay period
What Qualifies You:

Required:
  • Current certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant on the Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry.
  • Ability to lift and support residents safely.
  • Computer literacy, which includes electronic medical records.
Preferred:
  • More than 2 years of experience in long-term care of a nursing home setting.
In evaluating candidates for this position, North Central Health Care may consider a combination of education, training, and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of this position.

What a Certified Nursing Assistant does at NCHC:
  • Provide hands-on care with ADLs including bathing, grooming, dressing, oral care, toileting/incontinence care, feeding, and mobility support.
  • Follow individualized care plans and ensure care is delivered in alignment with resident goals, preferences, rights, and safety needs.
  • Assist with ambulation, transfers, and positioning using gait belts, non-mechanical aids, and mechanical lifts (sit-to-stand, full-body lifts).
  • Provide restorative and range-of-motion exercises as assigned.
  • Answer call lights promptly and ensure timely, compassionate response to resident needs.
  • Assist residents with assistive devices, prosthetics, colostomy appliances, and adaptive equipment.
  • Support residents during mealtimes, including set-up, per-meal grooming, feeding assistance, documentation of intake, and ensuring nutritional safety.
  • Observe and report changes in resident physical, emotional, or cognitive status to the Licensed Nurse.
  • Communicate effectively with residents, families, nurses, and interdisciplinary staff while maintaining professionalism and empathy.
  • Provide input to care conferences and document care accurately in electronic systems.
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized resident environment including stocking supplies, making beds, and assisting with resident personal laundry.
  • Follow infection control protocols, including PPE use, hand hygiene, standard and transmission-based precautions.
  • Report equipment concerns, safety hazards, or resident rights issues immediately.
  • Support a calm, homelike atmosphere and assist in minimizing stressors for residents.
  • Protect resident belongings and promptly report missing items.
  • Ensure residents are free from abuse, neglect, and restraints.
  • Honor the residents’ right to refuse care and seek alternatives that respect autonomy.
  • Accurately document ADLs, intake/output, restorative care, and other assigned tasks in the electronic charting system prior to end of shift.
  • Attending required continuing education, mandatory meetings and complete annual competencies (minimum 12 hours per year).
  • Participate in onboarding and training of new staff members.
  • Maintain awareness of unit-specific needs, including ventilator care, dementia care, and end-of-life/hospice support.
  • Participate in emergency procedures, including identifying Dr. Codes, Security Alerts, and responding appropriately.
  • Assist with dining room setup, social engagement, and promotion of community-based activities.
  • Other duties as assigned.


About North Central Health Care:

Nestled in the heart of Central Wisconsin, North Central Health Care (NCHC) is a healthcare organization formed over fifty years ago as a partnership between three Central Wisconsin counties - Langlade, Lincoln, and Marathon. NCHC employs approximately 775 professionals in diverse roles across a variety of care and work environments. We provide passionate and high-quality care for individuals and families within the fields of mental health treatment, addiction services, long term care, short term care, physical therapy, crisis stabilization and so much more. We have amazing employees who provide exceptional care and want to add to our team. You can visit our website at www.norcen.org/careers to learn more.

In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, NCHC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. North Central Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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